Charles G Pringle Foundation
The Charles G Pringle Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them located in Massachusetts.
Charles G Pringle Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles G Pringle Foundation gave $140K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,667
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,950,972
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles G Pringle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles G Pringle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Essex County Community Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in New York. Many listed recipients are in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles G Pringle Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Community Foundation Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Ministerio Los Milagros De Jesus Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Elevated Thought Inc Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $8,250 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| Bread and Roses Heritage Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Central Catholic High School Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Joey Fournier Services Inc North Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Si Se Puede Inc North Andover, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,950,972 | $343,474 | $212,694 | $140,000 | 21 | $169,089 | $306,064 | $173,593 |
| 2024 | $2,843,388 | $113,002 | $191,233 | $125,000 | 21 | $161,122 | $77,668 | $164,590 |
| 2023 | $2,792,391 | $-34,146 | $177,602 | $119,900 | 22 | $150,013 | $36,640 | $147,101 |
| 2022 | $2,913,694 | $543,638 | $200,009 | $125,000 | 22 | $158,924 | $510,744 | $150,938 |
| 2021 | $3,085,155 | $186,700 | $165,069 | $100,500 | 19 | — | $155,180 | $172,763 |
| 2020 | $2,684,908 | $219,755 | $160,782 | $108,000 | 21 | — | $199,240 | $138,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles G Pringle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions address food, shelter, and other support for people in need; services for children and families; youth development; education; household goods for low-income families; and preserving Lawrence’s history and heritage. For example, Lazarus House describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for homeless and poor people in the Lawrence area. Beyond Soccer describes using soccer to connect Lawrence youth with opportunities for leadership, healthy living, and academic achievement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $140,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,750 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to Essex County Community Foundation, $15,000 to Ministerio Los Milagros de Jesus, $10,000 to Family Services of the Merrimack, and $8,250 to Elevated Thought Inc. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert O'Sullivan Esq, Bank of America, Benigno Espaillat, and Daniel Rivera as co-trustees.
Charles G Pringle Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $38K (2025)
Benigno Espaillat
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Robert O'Sullivan Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Daniel Rivera
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Grasso (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles G Pringle Foundation
How much does Charles G Pringle Foundation give each year?
Charles G Pringle Foundation gave $140K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 21 grants.
What is Charles G Pringle Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles G Pringle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,667, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles G Pringle Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles G Pringle Foundation give grants?
Charles G Pringle Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (16 grants) and North Andover, MA (3 grants).
Does Charles G Pringle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles G Pringle Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles G Pringle Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles G Pringle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Essex County Community Foundation ($30,000), Ministerio Los Milagros De Jesus ($15,000) and Family Services of the Merrimack ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles G Pringle Foundation?
Charles G Pringle Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles G Pringle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles G Pringle Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles G Pringle Foundation's EIN?
Charles G Pringle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6020426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles G Pringle Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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